Demons out to down the Burra

Hepburn v Bungaree

THIS one should be a cracker as the Central Highlands Football League heads into its fifteenth round this Saturday afternoon.

The Demons, despite losing and slipping outside the competition’s top eight, showcased that they are a good enough side to be there in September in their defeat to Gordon.

Looking ahead, the Burra presents a similar challenge with bad goal kicking making their 100-point annihilation of Beaufort look more respectful on the scoreboard, if you can believe it or not.

Prediction: Hepburn by 18 points.

 

Learmonth v Dunnstown

Match of the round with the inform Lakies hosting the Towners in a game set to shape the competition’s top four.

Learmonth have marched up to sixth on the ladder with their 32-point victory last weekend over Daylesford and all but ensured Nick Willox’s side finishes in the top eight.

Due to the bye Dunnstown lost top position on the ladder and this will be there first crunch game in over a month after winning their past four hit outs by an average well over 100-points against some of the weaker sides.

The next test for the Lakies in season 2022 is to see if they are the real deal or just making up numbers come September, that’ll hinge on the talent they brought in the off-season like Damon Folkes, Taylor Hall and Will Green who have all been instrumental to their success to date.

Prediction: Learmonth in an upset.

 

Waubra v Daylesford

Ninth on the ladder still and back-to-back disappointing performances for the Roos sees Daylesford as a real danger game at the Waubra Recreation Reserve.

Struggling to score this season, the Roos inferior percentage could be what cost them come the end of the home and away season with the club desperate to get Hayden Hughes back who has missed the last few.

The Doggies best and worst football is too and far in-between, with consistency no doubt the focus for the remainder of the year.

Prediction: Waubra in a tight one.

 

Newlyn v Ballan

On the lookout for a new coach for next season, it is an opportunity for the Cats to endorse a young list that keeps lacking the consistency required to be a top side.

On paper Newlyn should get the job done, especially if super boot Marcus Darmody gets the required service inside forward 50, with no doubt a more youthful 22 expected for the Cats for the remainder of the season.

Prediction: Newlyn by 24 points.

 

Buninyong v Creswick

Back inside the top eight, the Bombers host the Wickers who are also in terrific form coming off shock back-to-back wins.

Is it a bridge to far to say three in a row?

Prediction: Buninyong in a game closer than many expect.

 

Gordon v Carngham-Linton

Sorry Saints fans but records may tumble this weekend with the powerhouse of the league in Gordon ready to have another monster win.

Adam Toohey kicked seven last week… he will be fed the footy again and double digits could be on the horizon for the club co-captain.

Prediction: Gordon in a landslide.

 

Clunes v Beaufort

Both sides well and truly out of form despite starting the season in fine fashion it is anyone’s ball game this weekend between the Maggies and Crows.

Home field could be the deciding factor with both these sides winless in two months, it won’t be a pretty game but the four points to the victor will be extra sweet.

Prediction: Clunes in a flip of the coin.

 

Skipton v Springbank

This year’s dark horse in the Emus host a Tigers outfit who got back on the winners list last weekend in a big way, smashing Clunes by excess of 100 points.

This one has all the makings of an attacking masterclass, so let’s hope the weather holds off so all the pundits get to see what could be one of the games of the season.

Mitch Gilbert has been back for the last couple weeks for Skipton with last year’s best and fairest winner good for the run under his legs, watch him gee himself up for a special performance with top four not out of the question for the Emus.

Prediction: Skipton by under a goal.